Students from the Stephenson School of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Oklahoma secured a second-place finish in the 2023 Coulter College Program presented by the Biomedical Engineering Society and Medtronic on Aug. 3-6 in Minneapolis.
The program focuses on empowering young engineers to bridge the gap between cutting-edge biomedical technologies and real-world clinical needs, says Rebecca Scott, Ph.D., an assistant professor who serves as the group’s adviser.
Out of a pool of competitive entries, the OU team emerged as one of the standout performers in the 2023 competition receiving the “Best User Insights Award.” For the challenge, they undertook the task of developing a solution to assist clinicians in identifying suitable candidates for pain stimulators, with a broader focus on alleviating chronic pain.
“We are immensely proud of our students and their remarkable achievement,” Scott said. “The recognition underscores OU Engineering’s commitment to preparing students to be leaders in the biomedical engineering field.”
The four-day program annually accepts 12 teams, each comprising a senior design faculty lead and four undergraduate students entering their senior year in the field of biomedical engineering. The OU team included Justin Brixey of Oklahoma City, Ty Huff of Sapulpa, Natalie Norton of Midwest City and Peyton Nealis of Owasso.
The program is organized by the Biomedical Engineering Society and is aimed at fostering the translation of biomedical innovations into practical applications. It is open to students, faculty, researchers and industry professionals in biomedical engineering.
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By Lorene A. Roberson, Gallogly College of Engineering
